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Restasis Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Restasis (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) is used to treat chronic dry eye that may be caused by inflammation. It is an immunosuppressive agent. Common side effects include eye burning, redness, tearing, discharge, pain, itching, stinging, or visual blurring.
Restasis is an eye drop dosed in single-use vials used twice/day or as directed. Do not use other eye drops or medications during treatment with Restasis unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Do not use Restasis while wearing contact lenses. It is not known whether Restasis will be harmful to a fetus. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Restasis passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor if you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed.
Our Restasis Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.
What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Restasis Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
RESTASIS® (cyclosporine) ophthalmic emulsion is indicated to increase tear production in patients whose tear production is presumed to be suppressed due to ocular inflammation associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Increased tear production was not seen in patients currently taking topical anti-inflammatory drugs or using punctal plugs.
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What is Restasis Prescribing Information?
Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More
What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Restasis Patient Information: Side Effects
Serious side effects are not expected to occur during treatment with this medication.
Eye burning, redness, tearing, discharge, pain, itching, stinging, or visual blurring may occur.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about cyclosporine ophthalmic (Restasis)?
Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including the eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Restasis Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat dry eyes due to a certain type of eye condition (keratoconjunctivitis sicca). It works by increasing the amount of tears you make.
HOW TO USE: This medication is applied to the affected eye(s) usually twice a day, about 12 hours apart; or as directed by your doctor.
To apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the tip of the vial or let it touch your eye. Before opening the vial, make sure the eye drops are well mixed by turning the vial upside down several times befor...
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